Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Hourman and The X-Men in: "The Rex Factor!"



I was all excited when Hourman appeared at the end of the first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, but I have to I was disappointed with what was actually done with him.  Rather than become a new member of the team. he was unceremoniously killed off before he got to do anything heroic.  Hopefully, given the time-travel nature of the show, the indignity can be undone some day.

Hourman faced off against the original team of X-Men in one of my very first STF covers...

Monday, March 13, 2017

Hawkman Vs. Hercules in : "The Battle of Midway!"



Both of these bare-chested brawlers are known to be a little hot headed at times, so I don't imagine that it would take too much to spark a conflict between the two of them.  Hercules has the edge on strength, Hawkman with flight, and they both can wield a wicke mace - I'd say it's a pretty even matchup.

Herc met the Silver Age Hawkman in STF #849...

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Jesse Quick and Northstar



While I have been enjoying all of the DC characters included featured on The Flash, I think that Jesse Quick misses the mark a bit.  Sure she's a speedster (which ne show has no shortage of), but her connection to Johnny Quick is gone.  Her costume doesn't look like any of the various looks that she has sported in the comics - she comes off more as Lady Flash than Jesse Quick.  Hopefully there can be some tweaks made to get her closer to her comic book counterpart.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Sub-Mariner and Tarzan



I recently picked up a copy of Telling Stories: The Comic Book Art of Frank Frazetta, and I was amazed at the scope of his capabilities.  I was aware of his work with fantasy characters, but he did just about everything - humor, romance, war, noir, science-fiction - and did it all amazingly well.  My only wish is that he had done more work for the Marvel and DC heroes that I grew up with,  Still, he has a phenomenal body of work and I recommend the book to any fan of the art form.

Friday, March 10, 2017

The Jetsons and Futurama



This is a team up I would love to see in real life.  I think there is even a connection there - just look at George and Fry.  Red hair, a cowlick in the back, an overbite... perhaps there is a familial relationship there that we aren't aware of.  I can see Bender and Rosie really hitting it off as well.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Justice League of America Vs. The Phoenix in "Resurrection and Revenge!"



This cover continues the League's ongoing struggles with The Dark Phoenix.  She is of course referring here to the events of STF #409.  She also attacked the JLA in STF #1626 and they certainly weren't saying "Bwa-ha-ha" in STF #229.  Heck, she even gave them a hard time as innocent young Jean Grey back in STF #699...

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Green Lantern and Sasquatch



For a while it seemed like every new superhero team created had to have a "big guy in the back", and lots of oversized strong guys kept showing up.  Sasquatch was a big guy in the back before it became a cliche and I think that he still has one of the best designs of them all.  Heck, I would have bought a Sasquatch solo series.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Zatanna and Dazzler



Zatanna has had a number of different looks, but for obvious reasons the top hat and fishnet look always seems to return.  I will say that while the above look didn't do much for me, I did like the second new outfit she wore in Justice League of America, designed by George Perez.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Boba Fett and the Rocketeer in "Secord... In Space!"



One character that I haven't heard a lot about in connection to the Han Solo movie that is about to begin filming is Boba Fett.  He never got the big action scene that he deserved in the original trilogy, and it would be great to see him get one more shot.  I can't remember if it was ever established whether he and Han had met prior to the events of The Empire Strikes Back, though.

These two met once before in STF #1464...

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Photon and Air Wave



Monica Rambeau is long overdue for her live action debut.  Light-based powers shouldn't be too difficult to pull off so she could easily be featured on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  I'd prefer that she get the big screen treatment, though.  I'm thinking that the upcoming Captain Marvel film would be a good place to introduce her character.

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Phantom Stranger and The Shadow (Part Two)



Continued from yesterday's cover, we see what The Phantom Stranger has been after all along.  It's cool to see The Shadow in the movies and comics, and I have enjoyed both.  For me though, I will always be most fond of the classic radio dramas featuring the character.  They bring me back to camping trips with my family, and I have always loved the (now mostly lost) art form of the radio play.  The Shadow, Mystery Theater, X-Minus One and many other programs really knew how to stimulate the theater of the mind.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Phantom Stranger and The Shadow (Part One)



This cover comes about from a suggestion by STF Patron Ken Roskos.  I had to smack my head when I read it because I could not believe that I hadn't thought of it before, it feels like a natural.  In fact, I liked the idea of these two together so much that I made it a two-parter - so make sure to stop by again tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Jack of Hearts and Firestorm



This was a pairing that I saw suggested in the comments a little while back and I have to agree that the costumes do look pretty cool together.  Both outfits look great on their own in the comics despite (or perhaps because of) some odd choices like Firestorm's puffy sleeves or Jack's overly complicated vest pattern.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Doctor Strange and Metamorpho



An odd couple to be sure, but I think this could be a fun pairing.  I can see Rex Mason not having much patience for all of the mystic mumbo jumbo goings on, let alone being imprisoned.  Between his bag of elemental tricks and Strange's magical spells, it might be a fun match up to read about and see.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Joker and Arcade



Arcade is one of the X-Men's more outlandish villains, but if the movies can adapt Apocalypse and soon Mister Sinister, then why not him?  It would be a nice change of pace from all the world conquering bad guys to have Arcade just messing with the X-Men' heads and springing death traps. With the team now finally sporting their more comic-accurate uniforms, it would make for some awesome visuals at least.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Wonder Woman and The Scarlet Witch



After the critical misfires of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, a lot is riding on the success of Wonder Woman.  Lets hope that director Patty Jenkins finds the right mix of action, humor, heart and spectacle that the character deserves and can set the DCEU back on the proper track.  I liked Jenkins's work on Breaking Bad, but that is such a different property than Wonder Woman, I remain cautiously optimistic.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Daredevil Vs. Two-Face



Given their involvement in the legal system, I can definitely see these two crossing paths and making life difficult for one another.  Two-Face has always been my favorite Batman villain, from his appearance to his relationship with Bruce Wayne, to his duality schtick.

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Sleepwalker and Sandman in: "While the City Sleeps!"




When I would read the JLA/JSA team-ups of my youth, one character looked cooler than the rest.  Wesley Dodd's non-traditional superhero garb really stood out against all the ore "modern" looks.  The hat, the creepy gas mask, the green and purple combo usually reserved for villains - it all worked perfectly!

Friday, February 24, 2017

Vixen Vs. Kraven the Hunter



I was glad to see Vixen back in the JLA line up with the debut of the new Justice League of America #1.  She was the best addition from the Detroit-era League and works well in a team setting.  I am also enjoying her live action appearances on DC's Legends of Tomorrow - one of the best realized heroes on TV.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

He-Man Vs. Thor



I am very encouraged by some of the production artwork coming from Thor: Ragnarok.  I really like what I see and hope that they stick to the designs.  Hela looks spot on, as does the Hulk's armor.  Best of all, it looks like Thor will finally be wearing a helmet into battle, at least in the arena scenes.

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